Category: LDA

Good morning, here are today’s political law links (Thurs., 7/19)

FINANCIAL REFORM LOBBYING.  Roll Call.  “As the Dodd-Frank financial reform law nears its two-year anniversary Saturday, one of the last big lobbying fights over the landmark measure is unfolding over underwriting standards.” LOST DONORS?  Politico.  “Democrats have spent months praying for the liberal answer to Sheldon Adelson and the Koch brothers.” BARCLAYS ON THE HILL.  […]

Tuesday’s political law links (7/17)

DISCLOSE ACT UPDATE. Story here. “Senate Republicans blocked Democratic-backed legislation requiring organizations pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into campaign ads to disclose their top donors and the amounts they spend.” DISCLOSE ACT PLANS.  The Hill.  “Senators are scheduled to hold a procedural vote on the bill at 3 p.m. — technically, a motion to […]

Monday’s political law links (7/16/12)

POST PUSH ON DISCLOSE ACT.   The Washington Post editorializes in support of the Disclose Act of 2012 here. DISCLOSE DAY.  According to the Senate floor schedule for today, “Following disposition of the McNulty nomination, the Senate will resume Legislative Session and there will be 10 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled between the two Leaders […]